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Red Sox sent 1B/OF Allen Craig outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Craig passed through waivers unclaimed and is now off Boston's 40-man roster. He was one of the most productive hitters in baseball from 2011-2013, but Craig hasn't been the same since suffering a Lisfranc injury around a year-and-a-half ago. The 30-year-old has hit just .130/.235/.192 in 166 plate appearances since the trade that sent him from the Cardinals to the Red Sox and probably won't be heard from again anytime soon. May 18 - 2:22 PM

Red Sox optioned 1B/OF Allen Craig to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Craig wasn't getting much playing time and certainly didn't do much with what he received, hitting just .135/.237/.192 across 59 plate appearances. The former All-Star is batting an inconceivable .207/.275/.302 since the beginning of last season and will now try to get back on track in the minors. May 10 - 9:50 AM

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald confirms the Red Sox will option Allen Craig to Triple-A.

Craig went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday in Boston's loss to the Blue Jays, watching his season slash line drop to .135/.237/.192. He's been a mess at the plate since suffering a Lisfranc injury in late 2013. The Red Sox owe him $5.5 million this year, $9 million in 2016, and $11 million in 2017. Craig, 30, also carries a $13 million club option (or $1 million buyout) for 2018. May 9 - 7:49 PM

According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox are expected to move Allen Craig before Sunday's game.

Silverman said the team is weighing all possibilities, including optioning Craig to the minor leagues. Though Boston's pitching has gotten most of the flak for the team's sluggish start, the lineup has also underachieved, particularly over the last week. An RBI machine in St. Louis, Craig's production has fallen off a cliff since coming to Boston last summer. It's possible Craig never fully recovered from the foot injury he suffered late in 2013. The 30-year-old owns a dismal .135 average in 48 at-bats this season. May 9 - 5:45 PM

Dustin Pedroia will get a PRP injection for his strained right hamstring on Monday.

That comes with a shutdown period, which will probably push Pedroia's recovery time beyond 15 days. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday afternoon. Brock Holt figures to act as Boston's starting first baseman into mid-to-late August.

He hasn't played since being hit on the left forearm by a pitch on Thursday. Sandoval remains day-to-day and should have a shot to return Tuesday after Monday's off day. Travis Shaw is at third base Sunday.

Mookie Betts (concussion) is feeling much better and could resume baseball activities next weekend.

Betts was placed on the concussion DL on Wednesday, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said the outfielder's "headache disappeared... no dizziness." It sounds like he should be ready for activated not long after he's eligible.

The move clears a spot for Jean Machi on the 40-man roster and also rules Buchholz out until the early part of September. Of course, Buchholz estimated last week that he's likely about five or six weeks away from throwing off a mound as he recovers from a right flexor strain, so he's no sure thing to pitch again this season.

Red Sox placed RHP Rick Porcello on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 30, with right triceps inflammation.

Porcello began feeling soreness a day after he was ripped for six runs -- five earned -- and 10 hits in two-plus innings on Wednesday versus the White Sox. The Red Sox don't think it's a long-term issue, so he should rejoin the rotation later this month. Brian Johnson and Henry Owens are options to take his spot in the rotation.

Varvaro underwent season-ending elbow surgery on Tuesday. The right-hander posted an impressive 2.63 ERA, 1.079 WHIP, and 50/13 K/BB ratio in 54 2/3 innings last year for the Braves, but he had a mess of a 2015 campaign.